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"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing."
- Benjamin Franklin

OR write something worth hearing.

This group is for aspiring songwriters who are interested in getting feedback on their work. For composers, lyricists, or anyone who likes music!
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The Fabric of AprilA, D2

Verse 1
Let’s go outside, catch raindrops between our fingertips ‘cause
I got this feeling that this feeling won’t be staying
Let’s take long walks, on the docks, drying our socks in hotel rooms ‘cause
I can see the fabric of April’s greying

Let’s go sing a cappella under the umbrella ‘cause
I like the way the wind is following our swaying
Let’s go hide in sandwich shops, where the rain stops for a moment ‘cause
I can feel the fabric of April’s decaying

Chorus
Bm, A, E
I know paradise doesn’t last forever
And I’m not one to be an optimist
But I was hoping wThe Fabric of April by *GuinevereToGwen
The PoetsVerse 1
I like the guy who sings outside my window
Everyday on his way to work
He sings about shoe boxes and kitchens
But I don’t really listen
I like the sky on a winter morning it’s
There everyday on my way to work
It’s the colours of finding out the key fits
But I don’t really see it

Chorus
I would pick the roses if I had a garden or
The road less traveled by, if I had the time to
Watch the grass grow from my window
On the other side of the street

Verse 2
I like the lightning when it strikes on time, there’s no
Waiting around on this side of town
The poets gather and talk about their feelings
But I’m nThe Poets by *GuinevereToGwen
Cold FeetVerse 1
She likes to go around singing poetry
And I like to watch her
And wonder what my life would be like
If it were me who laughs and sings
And doesn't care what other people think
Maybe I could dye my hair

Chorus
Teach me how to be
More like you
And I will walk through storms
And not complain "My feet are cold"
I just want to be
More like you
So I'll walk in your boots
And bring them back when I am told

Verse 2
She likes to be the one who has the last word
I listen to her
And wonder if she cries at all
'Cause I'm the one whose face is wet
And full of tears instead of rain
Maybe I could pierce my ears

Chorus
Teach mCold Feet by *GuinevereToGwen
There's only meI can’t blame you for everything
That goes wrong in my life
But somehow I always do
Maybe it’s because
Every thought I ever have
Starts and ends with you

You missed all my firsts
And all my seconds
I don’t even know if you’re still living
You don’t know how that is

I hate myself
For still caring
I hate myself
For not being daring
You probably could have done it

Everything
I can’t work up the courage to do
You would have taken the plunge
There’s only me holding onto you
Everything
I can’t say
You would have said
Nothing would have stopped you
Until you found me dead

I need to stoThere's only me by ~Poke-Me-If-You-Dare
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Welcome

Hello, and welcome to #SongwriterCircle, a new group for songwriters! Feel free to submit your lyrics, sheet music, videos, or recorded songs (a preview image with a link, or any other way you could think of). Also, if you know any songwriters or music lovers interested in learning how to write songs on dA, encourage them to join! If enough people join, I will start posting prompts on a regular basis. But I do need people to join to do that.

This is also my first group, so if you have any suggestions, please note me!

Just a few rules:

:bulletgreen: You must be a member of this group to submit to the group's gallery.

:bulletgreen: Please submit to the appropriate folder.

:bulletgreen: When commenting on someone's work, please be respectful. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all and all that. Which is not to say that you cannot give constructive criticism, as long as you can see the line between the former and an insult.

:bulletgreen: If your deviation contains mature content, PLEASE select the appropriate filter when you submit it, or it will deleted from the gallery.

:bulletgreen: Feel free to ask any questions and give suggestions by posting a comment or by noting the group.

The Guide

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Hello to all 6 members and 7 watchers!

I know I haven't posted a journal in too long, but in case you hadn't seen it, I wanted to introduce THE GUIDE! I made a Guide to Songwriting for those who are interested in songwriting but aren't really sure where to start. Pretty much, I described my writing process, although it might not be the way everyone else does it. I also included some of my personal tips. I hope it helps!

In other news, I'm still trying to find more people to join and groups who want to affiliate. So if you know any [aspiring] songwriters, please encourage them to join! And as always, note me if there are any questions/suggestions.

*GuinevereToGwen
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`MagicalJoey Jan 18, 2013   Writer
Is there anyway to teach someone to move from just plain lyrics to actual music?
I played piano for seven years and currently play bass guitar, but I still have that music background, yet I struggle to come up with melodies to accompany any lyrics I write (maybe the lyrics are just crap, but even a crap song is better than no song).

So is there any way one can be taught how to find melodies to go with lyrics?
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*GuinevereToGwen Jan 20, 2013  Student Writer
I'm not sure there's a way to teach someone how to write melodies. It comes naturally to some people, and it definitely helps to have a background in music.

For me, it's harder to come up with a melody to go with my lyrics, than lyrics to go with my melody. It's even better to write both simultaneously.

How are you trying to come up with melodies? I think it helps to start with a few chords on the piano, or a riff on the bass, play it over and over again, and start humming a tune that goes with it. Then, you can try to incorporate the lyrics. Some words may be added or changed, to go with the rhythm.

This is what I do in my songwriting process. I hope it helps! Let me know if you have any more questions. :)
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`MagicalJoey Jan 20, 2013   Writer
Can you lend me some talent? :P

What if my melodies sound similar to ones from other artist's? I'm not talking about taking theirs and adding my own words, but those subtle influences?
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*GuinevereToGwen Jan 21, 2013  Student Writer
Haha, thanks.

It's definitely very difficult to come up with a completely original melody. I mean, there are hundreds of thousands of songs out there! So subtle influences, in my opinion, are fine. Same with being inspired by the melody of a different song. I've absolutely done that before. :)
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~xFlowerstarx Jan 7, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Are song fanfictions are allowed?
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*GuinevereToGwen Jan 7, 2013  Student Writer
Sure!
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~xFlowerstarx Jan 7, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Yay! :w00t: Are you certainly sure?
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